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Memphis vs Jackson
Memphis and Jackson
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Jackson are above the US rate in this release, 23 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Memphis to Jackson
In 2022-2023, 151 households filed a move from Memphis to Jackson (about 240 people, average adjusted gross income $60,291). 273 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,045 in Memphis and $1,203 in Jackson. Memphis has no state tax on wages. Jackson has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Jackson is 86% of the national level for the same work, against 91% in Memphis.
Jackson averages 223 sunny days, with July highs around 90°F and January nights around 40°F. Memphis is 213 sunny days, 92°F in July, 32°F in January. Commutes average 25 minutes in Jackson and 25 in Memphis.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 151 households moved Memphis → Jackson (about 240 people, average AGI $60,291). 273 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Memphis and Jackson changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 215 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,750–$3,300
- Container or pod
- $1,200–$2,250
- Rent a truck
- $450–$900
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Questions
Is Jackson cheaper than Memphis after tax and rent?
No. Jackson leaves about $532 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,045 in Memphis and $1,203 in Jackson.
Does Jackson have state income tax?
Jackson is in Mississippi, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Memphis to Jackson?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.